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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08
COAL,

The weather is getting colder. Coal is
corresponding higher, and the average
coal dealer, says to his delivering clerk,
Make that ton of coal hundred or two
pounds short. 1t is for poor and weak
widow. She has to carry it all in the house
herself and don't want to impose on her
strength If they only made it short Oh
the widows it wouldn't hurt the bachelors
pockets so much.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08
Sash, Blinds.
DOORS, SHINGLES AND LATHS.
SOLD VERY CHEAP BY
JOHN B. WATKINS,
sept. 400 |. Henderson, N. e.
N office :!

By virtue of Two executions now in
my hands issuing from the Superior
Court ct Vance county, in favor of
Taylor Bros. and Rodeker Bros and
against +. r. Henderson, sball sell, Tor
cash, by public auc:ion, to the highest
bidder, at the court house door, i'm Hen.
derson, Vance coun v. on Monday, Jan>
uary 2nd, 1855. all the right, tile and
interest of F. L. Henderson. the defeud-
ant, in said executions in the two lots OF
land situate. lying and being on Pearl
street and Grove Hill street, ir the town
of Henderson, n. g., adjoining the lands
of SAID streets, Wesley May field, Winnie
Ma. field and others, and more psrticu-
lArly descrihed In deeds from Wesley
Mayfield and wife, and Robert Watkins
and wife, to said f. T. Henderson,
which are of record i'm Vance county,
reference IN which is hereby made. Sale
will take place at IL O'clock VI.
W. IT. SMITH,
Sheriff Of Vance County.
This, 3Oth November, 1887.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

THEIR FIRST ANNIyERsARY.-Tuesd
evening, Dec. +, being the first anniversary
of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. W. w.
Briscoe, in response to invitations a num-
Der of their friends assembled at the resi-
dence of Mrs. n. NJ. Norwood, to celebrate
the happy event with them. The guests
were cordially received and most agreea-
bly, entertained, Mr.. and Mrs. BriscOe do
ing the hOnOrs in q gracious and graceful
manner, making all to feel at ease and en-
JOY themselves. At seasonable hour the
company were ushered into the dining
room where an elegant supper of sweet
meats had been spread by Mrs. Norwood.
and to which all paid due homage. The
evening was pleasantly spent and at late
hour the guests took their leave after
hearty congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs.
Briscoe, and expressions of sincere good
wishes for their future happiness and pros
perity. and the return of many more happy
anniversaries of their marriage.
You will find the prettiest line of plush
goods in town, at ". Z. Cheatham & Cos
drug store. Also choice stock of candies
| fruits, &c. dec. S-a.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08
FOR RENT.

have in hand several houses for rent
Loca ted in different parts of the town con-
veniently arranged houses. Terms reason
ably. Apply to
A. j. HARRIS,
nov. 24-a Attorney.
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Order Of Tobacco Sales for the Week Com
mencing Dec 12 1887.

Order Of Tobacco Sales for the Week Com
mencing Dec. ~, 1887.
Monday, 12.-Cooper, Davis, Sidelight,
Harris.
Tuesday, 13.-Davis, Sidelight, Harris,
Cooper.
Wednesday, 14.-Sidelight, Harris, Coop.
er, Davis.
Thursday, 15.-Harris, Cooper, Davis
Sidelight.
Friday, 16.-Cooper, Dovis, Sidelight
Harris.
Saturday, 17.-Dayis, Sidelight, Harris
Cooper.
When You want nice set of harness
made to order, come at once to
oct-13 a +. AsHBY WATKINS.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

7~Our friends throughout the country
uiII confer a favor by furnishing us with
sar news of local or general interest that
NAV occur in their respective neighbor
hoods.
sisers will please mention the GOLD LEAF
:3y SO doing you will greatly oblige US
vhile il will cost you nothing.
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For Sale.

A good 10-horse power engine, com
plete. Will be sold on reasonable terms
Apply to A. &. ZOLLICOFFER,
sept. pa Attorney.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

For plush goods Of every description,
toilet and fancy articles. fine French can
dies, choice fruits, etc, go to W. L. Cheat
ham & Cos drug store. dec. 8-a.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

A nice line of choice French candies.
fruits, &c, at w. I. Chatham & Co.'S drug
store. dec. S-a
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

WE ARE GETTING THERE.-For a long
while Henderson was said to be too purely
commercial in its nature and perhaps this
was true. But this can no longer be charged
to US. We can boast of far more social
literary and musical taste and culture now
than we could few years ago. Go into
the homes of our people attend any of the
private receptions, (or sociables") visit
our theatrical hall, on the occasion of
any musical entertainment, and you will
find that We are something more than a
Commercial people--tobacco buyers and
dry goods sellers. The fact is, there are
few, if any, towns in the State that are
blessed with more charming society circles
than is Henderson nor are there any pos
sessing more pretty ladies and handsome
and gallant gentlemen than does our own
little city. Sociability marks the occasions
of all social events, and formality is al
ways entirely dispensed with. So with
such advantages Henderson is winning a
reputation as charming little society city
as we'll as live, go-ahead business place
In all the elements and characteristics
that go to make up a charming and de-
lightful place of residence, or conspicu
Gus and important business centre, Hen
derson is peculiarly favored.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

Tn1 LAND OF EDES.-The Charleston
Ne,os and Courier is trying to prove that the
Garden of Eden was situated where Charles
ton now stands. Brother Dawson, it is
plain, has never visited Middle TENN
Nashville American.
All wrong. The Land of Eden is still
up in Patrick county, where it has been al
ways-or at least, ever since Col. Byrd ran
the dividing line between Virginia and
North Carolina .-Rlchmond State.
You are wrong. Byrd's Land of Eden is
about twenty-five miles above Danville.
in Rockingham county, n. C.-DanriE6
Times.
We make no claim to this being the spot
where the original Land of Eden was, but
we do say this: that the country hereabouts,
of which Henderson is the commercial
centre, is a veritable Land of Eden of to-
day as much or more SO at least as any
we can now think of. At any rate, we
wouldn't swap Vance county for any of
them.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

In accordance with the announcement
made in the GOLD LEAF, there was far
mers' convention held in the court house
here on Saturday last. Mr.. j. ii. Dunn,
the chairman, called the meeting to order
and explained its purpose. Mr.. Thomas
Taylor of Townsville was made secretary
after which Col. VIM. ii. S. Burgwyn, in a
few happy remarks, introduced the orator
of the Occasion-the farmers friend, Col.
L. L. Polk, editor of the PROGRESSIVE Far
naer, who for an hour and half held the
rapt attention of the audience in a speech
of wholesome truths and eloquence which
did him great credit.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

Electric Bitsers.
This remedy is bee ming 40 well
known and so popular as to need no
s,ecial mention. All who have used
Electric Btters sing the same song of
praise.-A purer medicine does not exist
and it is guaranteed to do all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure
all diseases Of the Liver and Kidneys.
will remove Pimples, Boi's. Salt Rheum
and other affections caused by impure
blood.-Will drive Malaria from the svs-
TEN aud prevent as we'll as cure all
Malrial fevers For cure of Headache,
Constipation md Indigestion try Elec
trio Bltters-Entire satisfaction guar
anteed, or money refunded.-Price so
cts. and 5 co per bottle at ). NJ. Young
d Co.'s Drug Store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS


SALES OF TOBACCO will be diScon-
tinued from FRIDAY, DEC. 2j, 1887, to
MONDAY, JAN. 2, 1883. Patrons of our
market will please take notice, and govern
themselves accordingly.
BY order of the
TOBACCO BOARD OF TRADE,
Dec. g, 1887. w. h. GARY, PrcSt.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

How TO MAKE HOME HAPPY.-Much
has been written and said about how to
make homes pleasant; the mOralist, the
preacher, and many others have hackneyed
and almost exhausted this theme, until it
would make one think nothing remained
unreyealed. But the philosophers have
gone far out of their way to account for
the prevalence of unhappy homes, and
have overlooked the chief cause of so much
misery at and away from home. Perhaps
great deal of the unhappiness in married
and single life can be traced directly
to their not having been supplied with
watches and chains, or pins, cardrOps,
finger-rings, charms, lOckets, gold pens
and pencils, silver ware, clocks, etc., and
many other things that 60 make nice pres
ents and home happy. from Wilmot Wood,
| the jewler and matchmaker, so we'll and
| favorably known in Henderson. He has
added many pretty articles to his stock es-
| pecially for the holiday trade, and invites
his friends to call and examine his stock.
! Prices low.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

SUNDAY-sCHOOL INsTITUTE.-A Sunday
school Institute and installation Of Super
intendent will be held at the NJ. Z. church
at 3o'clock p. m, next Sunday. Addresses
will be made by the following named gen
tlemen
Rev. Alex. Sprunt, subject, Teachers
Mission.
r. NJ. Pittman, Esq, subject, Sunday
school Superintendent.
Rev. S. w. Coe, subject, How to increase
Sunday-school Attendance.
of Sunday-schools in the Homes.
And Col. Burgwyn will make an address
also.
Citizens generally are cordially invited
to attend.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08
RTRWELL HALL.

The Kate Bensberg Opera Company is
announced to appear here on the 10th inst.
Miss Bensberg has Won great praise wher-
ever she has appeared, and her support,
consisting of Miss Louise Eugel, contralto.
Mr.. Ross David, tenor. and Mr. Ed Knight,
basso, is too we'll known to musical peo-
pie to need any notice at our hands. 1t
is not often our people have an opportunity
to hear such artists, and we hope to see
Manager BurweIl's efforts appreciated to
the extent of full house.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

For fancy goods, novelties, perfumeries,
fruits, candies, fine cigars, pure drugs, &c,
go to w. I. Cheatham & Cos drug store.
dec. S-a.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

A few days ago poor, but honest,
Of tearing down one of E. G.. Davis
posters. When arrested and asked to
explain, he made the following apology
"Vell," he said, 81 read by the bill
dot DAVIS had got tine biggest und
sheepest stock in down, und der news
vas SO goot | pull down der bill to
read der udder side ;"
1t is needless to say that he was &C
Quilted and trades at Davis now.
Eminent physicians all agree that
by not properly protecting their feet
from dampness and wet, many people
bring upon themselves diseases which
are often attributed to other causes by
people less wise. The doctors are
right, and those who wish to have
warm, dry feet all winter should buy
their rubbers and winter shoes at Z.
G.. Davis Store.
The Bard Of Ayr wrote the some
what melancholy lines commencing,
''When chill Noyember's bitter winds,
Make countless thousands mourn"
These lines have been immortalized
and their repetition will always bring
back fond memories of pleasant hours
spent with the poets. Still, our lines
at the present time will possess, if any
thing, a greater interest to the readers
of the GOLD LEAF. Our strain is more
joyous we would put it thus:
When chill November's biting winds,
Your whiskers whistle through,
| Call in and see our winter stock,
| And spend q dollar or two.
We invite you in good faith and know
that we can give you entire satisfaction.
z. G.. Davis, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes,
&c.
Not many days ago a school teacher
was talking to some of her brightest
pupils and asked them ''What do you
consider is the science Of human hap
piness?" A beautiful and intelligent
little girl of eleven years said she
heard that 1t was "To bestow the
greatest number of benefits on the
greatest number of people"
Then who in this city for instance,
do you consider lives up to that phi
losophy in the. sincerest manner? "
Without a moments hesitation the lit
tie girl replied, 'the popular E. G.
Davis, dealer in Dry Goods. His
benehcence in placing boundless bar
gains before rhe people is never end
ing" The fair scholar was quite cor
rect.
We often hear talk about low tariff
: low people, low standard of morals and
the low temperature will soon be sub
iect of discussion. In the meantime
go to Davis Store and learn about tht
LOW PRICES.
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HENDERSON TOBACCO MARKET.

Corrected weekly by ID. 7. Cooper, Propri-
etor of Co0PER's WAREHOUSE.
HENDERSON, n. C., December 8, 1887.
Fillers-Common dark or green 215 a 4
Common to medium tg .
Medium to good 8 y
Good to fine 10 (g IL
SmOkerS-COmmOn tes u
Common to medium e. b
Medium to good 8 tg IL
Good to fine 10 t9 10
Cutters-Common to medium IL (g IL
Medium to good IL (g 20
Good to fine % t9 ~
Wrappers-Common 1o (g Is
Common to medium is GI 20
Medium to good 80 (g 40
Good to fine 40 % 50
Fine to fancy 90 (9 as
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

E. AShby Watkins has frst-class work.
man and is now ready to do all kinds of
harness making and repairing. Satisfaction
guaranteed. oct-lS a.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

OYSTER SUPPER.-The ladies of the Hen
dersOn Musical Association will serve a
nice oyster supper at the Young Mems
Christian Association hall this Thursday
evening, to raise money with which to
meet the next payment due on their piano.
here will be some music during the even
ing and pleasant time generally is prom
ised, while the price of admission will be
only FIVE cents. 1t Is hoped that the public
will turn out to aid this worthy public Ell
terprise. Supper will begin to be served
at o'clock
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

We met man on the street yesterday
with double barrel gun on his shoulder.
We asked him if he was going bird hunting
He replied, ''NO, durn it, am going col
Letting" We await his return, and if it
tells-why, we will give him some Of our
time honored acc cunts. \
Among the many tobacco farmers who
have been here this week, we had the
pleasure of meeting Messrs. r. Ii. Kicks of
Rocky Mount, David Stokes of Battleboro,
W. l.. Thorp, Hilliardston, Geo. P. larry,
T. D. Harris and l.. J. Peoples of Mecklen-
burg county, Va. Mr.. Kicks sold about
three thousand pounds of tobacco at an
average of nearly $50 per hundred.
c. H. WARDS (PECKs BAD BOY) BENEFIT.
On Thursday night last our people were
very much gratified at the creditable va
riety performance given in Burwell Hall
for the benefit Of Peck's Bad Boy who was
left here under circumstances to excite the
sympathy of our citizens. The performance
was given by home talent assisted by Ward
and Geo. CASTILLO, of we'll known acrObatiC
fame. Hurriedly gotten up, there was
naturally some apprehension felt as to the
result, but few minutes after the curtain
rose, the applause of the audience evidenc
ed how we'll pleased they were, and long
before it closed there were many requests
! that it should be repeated, which doubtless
would have been acceded to had not Mr.
Ward s engagements necessitated his leay
ing on the next mornings train. Of the
home team Messrs. Wyche. Loughlin and
Gibson exceeded the expectations of theil
friends, while the cross bar and tumble
performance of Messrs. Ward & Castillo
was exceptionally fine.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

A HEALTHY ISCREAsE.-No better indi-
cation of the healthy increase in the vol
ume of Henderson's trade could be had
than from the railroad books here. Mr.
Henry Macy, the very efficient and popular
agent at this place, informs us that he has
just made out his report for the fiscal year
ending Dec. /, and he finds that the bust
ness of the road shows an increase of 81
per cent. over that of last year about
equally divided between the receipts and
outward traffic This shows very graft
flying and satisfactory state of things. We
are shipping as much as we are receiving.
1t is encouraging to know that not only has
our volume of trade increased at home,
but abroad also. We are buying more, Tut
we are at the same time selling more.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

Do you know Davis Bros. will get you
the highest market prices, always, for your
tobacco? Try them. nov.-24-i O.
Will Cheatham proposes to stock his
store jam full of the handsomest holiday
goods to be found any where, and Will
generally means what he says. A nice
line of toilet cases, fancy articles, fruits
and cOnfectiOneres Remember Cheat
hams drug store when you want anything
in this line. dec. ga.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

Y. N. &. A.-The Young Mems Chris
tan Association will hold their regular
monthly business meeting tomorrow Girl
day. night, when it is hoped there will he
a full attendance of members, both active
and associate that business of Importance
may be satisfactorily transacted. 1t is de-
sired to get the library and reading room
in proper shape for use of members Of the
Association at an early date.
We are glad to know the young men are
taking hold of their duties cheerfully III
the conduct of the Sunday afternoon meet
, ings.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

Mollio Peace. colored. was before Mayor
Persse on Monday upon warrant for in
fanticide The dead body Of the child was
found in trunk, where it had lain for four
or five weeks. Mayor PerSse TUNED the
case over to a Coronor's jury who required
her to give bond for appearance at next term
of the court The girl claims that the
birth of the child was premature, and that
her Responsibility caused her to hide it
in a box in her trunk, where it was found
by some member of the family, none Of
whom it seems knew anything about the
matter until the discovery of the dead body
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

a SIGNIFICANT FACT-The editor Of the
Henderson GOLD LEAF has country sub
scribers who keep his table supplied with
sweet potatoes that measure two feet
around.-Redsrilte Weekly.
Yes, and in each instance where we have
been thus treated it was by persons who
pay for their paper. 1t is those fellows
who owe us for two or three years subscrip-
ton from whom we can not &c: bushel or
two of potatoes or turnips, or load or SC
of wooden account. The man who pays
for his paper is the one who appreciates the
editors laborS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

nov. III
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

BAPTIST SUNDAY-SCHooL.-Th Baptist
Sunday school held its annual election of
officers last Sunday, when the following
were elected to serve during next year:
T. NJ. Pittman, Superintendent I. J.
Mitchell, Assistant Superintendent j.
l.. II. Missillier, Secretary; Miss Stella
Stone, Lady Secretary; D. E. Aycock,
Treasurer F. q. Mitchell and 5. ]. Par
ham, Librarians.
This school has recently added sixty
large carefully selected volumes to their
library, now one of the best in town.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-08

We often hear talk about low tariff,
low people, low standard of morals and
the low temperature will soon be sub
iect of discussion. In the meantime
go to Davis Store and learn about the
LOW PRICES.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-01-19
Met His Deserved Fate.

Thomas J. Cluverlus, who murdered his
cousin in Richmond, in 1885. was hanged last
Friday. We think Coz. Lee deserves the COM
mendation Of all justice-lovinS people. Gu
yerius was q lawyer, u church member. ana
Sunday school teacher, and belonged to blood
ed stock. Herculean efforts were made to
save him, but Governor Lee was firm, and the
prisoner met his doom.
He was convicted on circnmStantinl evil
dence, while mnrderers in South Carolina are
bailed by our Judges in small sum. and after
going through q farce of trial, the juries gen.
erally acauit. If Cluverius had committed
his crime in South Carolina he would have
been held to bail in 5000, and when put upon
trial, he would doubtless have been acquitted.
We believe that no such man rs Cluverius
could be hanged under the forms Of Ia" In
South Carolna-no matter what his crime
Without knowing what many people think.
we believe that three-fourthS Of our people
doubt his guilt. Cluverus denies his guilt,
and that is enough.
An eminent lawyer at the Abbeville Bar
In speaking of the declarations of criminals
said that he did not believe word they said
unless corrobarated by other testimony.
When the learned lawyer was young two OF
his clients were hanged. Each of them pro-
tested their innocence at the time of execu-
ton, but each had made to him, as their law
yer, full and explicit confession Of guilt be-
fore or during the trial.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-01-19
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1887.
fractional Currency.

Here comes a postal card. telling us that the
reputation OF n certain minister IS no! eoon
in places where he has lahored, ana aSktns US
TO put the churches on their guard. But the
writer is so great Il coward that he does not
give his own name. We are sorry that ne
takes the editor for a fnol,-suppoSlnE that I'VE
will do something to iniure the standing ol
minister OF the gospel at the suggestion ol an
anonymous coward !-Tomrnnl and N"SsonG"r.
Clearly right But how much better Is IL 10
abuse a man in n newspaner over . ,,oW c uc
,,,umes We are decidedly of opinion that no
ANONYMOUS attack mon q mans ronducl or
character should he allowed to appear IN Il
newspaper If You desire TO hlr your poIS,,r,, tr,o
al criticisms. sign your name ana men tne
reader may know what weight to attacn 10
your crlticismS-Rnptia Courier.
We fully agree with our brethren that the
above named varieties OF citizens nave no
right to defame character in the columns o.
respectable newspaper, but we are at q loss I"
know why our brethren should grant that
this same class Of writers may assail charac-
ter, If they attach their names 10 their COM
,nunications Every reader does not know
exactly .what weight to attach TO the malls-
mani assailant's words, and even If they did
the world is evil and the human heart itself is
wicked If the vilest person should assail the
character of the nurrst person, ana utter wei
known falschoods. the innocent person would
still be the sufferer Character Is q sacreo
thing. and no writer should be allowed to
prostitute the columns of any newspaper 'or
such base purposes as the roobing OF citizen
of his good name.
If our newspapers are to open their columns
TO base people to assail character, no respecta-
BILE citizen Is secure from the mean"St ana
most shameful assaults that 1t is possible to
make People Of high character seldom or
never assail character. Such act, so far rs OBJ
servation goes, is chiefly confined to that class
of men who are inferior to those whom they
aSsailed.